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The Charles F. Dolan School of Business at Fairfield University provides both undergraduate and graduate students with a rigorous, nationally recognized, AACSB-accredited education. Located in the NYC-Boston corridor, the Dolan School is within 25 miles of both the Stamford, CT and New Haven, CT business districts and an hour train ride into New York City. As one of the Jesuit institutions of higher-learning, all students are educated to be thoughtful, ethical leaders who also take into account others while in their professional pursuits. Areas of study include: accounting, finance, international business, information systems/operations, management and marketing. At the undergraduate level, in addition to their business coursework, students benefit from Fairfield’s robust arts and humanities core, which provides a well-rounded, socially and culturally relevant educational opportunity. This rich learning experience, coupled with a dedicated internship office and a variety of study abroad options, enable Dolan undergraduates to enter the marketplace well-prepared and with distinct competitive advantages. At the graduate level, students are able to study in one of three programs: the generalist MBA (allowing for a concentrated area of study), the specialized Master of Accounting and the specialized Master of Finance. A distinctiveness of the MBA is its required breath classes, in which students are exposed to cutting edge and most-relevant concepts from each discipline. The MSA program consistently attracts the Big 4 recruiters, as students not only gain advanced knowledge in the field but also become better prepared for the various parts of the rigorous CPA licensing exam. The MSF provides advanced studies for students who are interested in either the investment or corporate career route. Further, it has gained even greater attention from international students, due to the combined focus on theory and application.
I believe that there are a few things that make the business program here unique. I think the first is the presence of a diverse business core. This was a draw to Fairfield, since at the time of enrollment, I was not entirely sure what I wanted to do. Another thing is the small class sizes at the university. This certainly leads to a better understanding of the material because of the ability to ask specific questions to better learn. However, also allows you to build relationships with your professors. I am confident in the relationships that I build with professors, whereas at a larger school I would simply be a name and number.
Admissions Selectivity
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Most Important Admissions Factors
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University Admissions
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B-School Admissions
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Total Applications
71%
71
15%
15
71%
School Selectivity
15%
School Yield
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Demographics of Applicants
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Application Deadlines
Jan
15
Fall 2013
Required Tests
Additional Requirements:The Dolan School of Business requires a completed common application and Fairfield University supplement, an official secondary school transcript, a secondary school report form completed by the applicant’s college counselor, a personal essay, a $60 application fee or official fee waiver, and SAT or ACT results (optional). An admission interview is recommended as is TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) if the applicant has resided in the U.S. for fewer than five years and/or English is not his/her native language. As an international student coming to the United States, an F-1 student visa is required. A student visa can be |
Total Applications to Program
75%
75
18%
18
75%
Program Selectivity
18%
Program Yield
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Program Requirements
Required TestsTransfer Requirements
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Freshman Requirements
Other Requirements for freshman |
Financial Services 47%Top Industry
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PricewaterCoopers 6Top Employer
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Job Offers Received and Accepted
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82%
Graduates seeking full-time employment
19%
Graduates not seeking employment
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Salaries and Percentages of Job Accepting Graduates
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Internship Employers / Interns Hired
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Internship Services
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Career Services
Other activities and career services provided to undergraduate business students:Individual counseling, career assessments, interviewing preparation, resume workshops, employer presentations, career fairs, special industry career panel presentations. |
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Resident
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$
$
$
$
$55,390Total Yearly Cost
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Non-Resident
$
$
$
$
$
$55,390Total Yearly Cost
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60%
Percent of Institutional Grants or Scholarships
4%
Percent of Full-tuition Institutional Grants or Scholarships
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Basis for Grants or Scholarships
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Financial Aid
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Scholarships
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Loans
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Average Class Size
28%
26
50%
46
40%
23
50%
29
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Required Classes with a Waiting List
* On the First Day of Enrollment
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Top Areas of Study
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Business Program Classes
22%
Less than 20 Students
0%
More than 50 Students
78%
21 to 50 students
23
Average number of students in non-business required electives
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53
Different Elective Courses
New Electives
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Degrees Offered / Credits Required
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Faculty
65%
65
66%
66
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Prominent Faculty
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1240
75th Percentile Score on SAT
27
75th Percentile Score on ACT
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Student Body Breakdown
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* Percentages are for U.S. citizens in most recent entering class; only top three responses shown.
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U.S. Regional Breakdown2%2%90%0%1%5% |
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Average age of full-time students
87%
Freshman retention rate
Graduation Rate
77%
77
86%
86
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Alumni Donors
Total Living Alumni
7,945
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Alumni Donations
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Most Prominent Alumni
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